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I am currently studying a BEng in Civil Engineering at Swansea University. I was initially torn between studying either LLB Law or BEng Civil Engineering at University (too completely different subjects, I know). Now I am 99% convinced that I want to do a GDL or a senior status LLB when I graduate, however I do enjoy my Civil Engineering course to an extent, at the moment - but I still want to become a lawyer.
Should I opt to study the 2 year senior status LLB or 1 year GDL when I graduate with my BEng, would it be wise to apply to a better law school (e.g. Nottingham, Leicester etc.) or would it suffice for me to spend the remainder at Swansea University? From what i've read on the internet so far, university reputation is important for future legal employment.
Additionally, will I be at a disadvantage to traditional LLB graduates if I take the GDL? From what i've read thus far, apparently the GDL route is viewed as equivalent to the traditional undergraduate LLB route.
Lastly, I am a frequent participant in the university's debating society.
And also, I am interested in both soliciting and becoming a barrister - however, leaning a little more to becoming a barrister. Hypothetically, would a BEng Civil Engineering graduate from Swansea University (with a 2nd class upper), and with a decent GDL score from Swansea University make me a realistic applicant for a BVC or LPC place?
Thanks in advance, plenty of information is appreciated.
By the way, i'm a Civil Engineering 1st year (fresher), and am moreorless halfway through the first year.
Should I opt to study the 2 year senior status LLB or 1 year GDL when I graduate with my BEng, would it be wise to apply to a better law school (e.g. Nottingham, Leicester etc.) or would it suffice for me to spend the remainder at Swansea University? From what i've read on the internet so far, university reputation is important for future legal employment.
Additionally, will I be at a disadvantage to traditional LLB graduates if I take the GDL? From what i've read thus far, apparently the GDL route is viewed as equivalent to the traditional undergraduate LLB route.
Lastly, I am a frequent participant in the university's debating society.
And also, I am interested in both soliciting and becoming a barrister - however, leaning a little more to becoming a barrister. Hypothetically, would a BEng Civil Engineering graduate from Swansea University (with a 2nd class upper), and with a decent GDL score from Swansea University make me a realistic applicant for a BVC or LPC place?
Thanks in advance, plenty of information is appreciated.
By the way, i'm a Civil Engineering 1st year (fresher), and am moreorless halfway through the first year.